The phrase "a big rate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a significant or high rate of something, such as interest rates, growth rates, or any measurable quantity.
Example: "The company reported a big rate of growth in the last quarter, exceeding all expectations."
Alternatives: "a high rate" or "a large rate".
Then it surprised investors with a big rate cut at an unscheduled meeting.
In these circumstances sterling's weakness will not prevent the bank from delivering a big rate cut.
Every time there is a big rate increase, it is accompanied by lots of teeth-gnashing, but this time it's worse than usual.
If confidence is not to plunge, business needs a big rate cut, one that shows that the Fed understands the gravity of the situation.
[C6.] Judge Rules in Favor of Auto Insurer A judge in New Jersey has ruled in favor of a big rate increase for one of the state's largest auto insurers, a subsidiary of American International Group.
While politically unpalatable, a big rate increase for consumers is perhaps the only thing that could significantly narrow the gap between electricity supply and demand by this summer, said Daniel Yergin, the chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates.
After a big rating for the show's first episode on Wednesday, ratings dropped precipitously every night for the episodes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The rest of the country would be reached at later hours, diminishing his chances to hit a big rating -- at least initially.
There are concerns about the key Crime Scene Investigation franchise, a big rating staple on Channel 5's schedule for more than a decade, as it begins to wind down on-screen.
That has again been the case at Euro 2016 and he was in line for a big rating... but then I remembered he said "Justice for the England XI" in reaction to Eric Dier's goal against Russia.
Next week "Terra Nova" will become an hourlong show at 8, which means it will avoid "Two and a Half Men," which again rode the interest in Charlie Sheen's exit and Ashton Kutcher's entrance to a big rating.
